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Rhodesian Government's Alliance with the Racist Right
27:43 - 31:39 (03:56)
The Rhodesian government turned their national struggle into a cause celebre for the racist right wing worldwide, with interviews focused on the perceived failure of the U.S. to stop communism from getting a foothold in Africa. Soldier of Fortune published a series of articles promoting this alliance, highlighting Rhodesia as an ideal land with the potential for white people to improve the lives of Africans.
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The Rhodesian government framed their fight against black self-determination as a fight against communism and it worked well with mainstream American Republicans.
27:43 - 29:24 (01:40)
Summary
The Rhodesian government framed their fight against black self-determination as a fight against communism and it worked well with mainstream American Republicans. William F. Buckley found and organized the Friends of Rhodesian Independence campaign and Soldier of Fortune magazine popularized the Rhodesian cause, running lurid articles about American volunteers fighting in Rhodesia.
ChapterRhodesian Government's Alliance with the Racist Right
EpisodeSoldier of Fortune: The Deadliest Magazine Ever (with Billy Wayne Davis)
PodcastBehind the Bastards
An unnamed mercenary quoted in Soldier of Fortune Magazine refers to a white core that could increase the standard of living among Africans and provides instructions to join and be flown out to the country to be conscripts in the army.
29:24 - 31:39 (02:15)
Summary
An unnamed mercenary quoted in Soldier of Fortune Magazine refers to a white core that could increase the standard of living among Africans and provides instructions to join and be flown out to the country to be conscripts in the army. While the magazine avoided outright racial slurs, the racism behind its Rhodesian coverage was evident.